PAL (B, G) :
VHF E2 - E12
(comprese channel C)
(A - H only For Italy)
UHF E21 - E69
CATV S01 - S03, S1 - S20
HYPER BAND S21 - S41
Intermediate frequency
F1 - 1 Video 38.9MHz
F2 - 1 Audio 33.4MHz
RF output signal
UHF G22 - 69
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
AEP Model
SLV-E420CP/VC/E520CP/VC
UK Model
SLV-E520UX
Photo : SLV-E520UX
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
17 W
6W (standby)
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 360 x 97 x 298 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 3.7 kg
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
MICROFILM
Inputs/outputs
ÚEURO-AV1
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
J EURO-AV2 (2nd Scart)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
Front Line In (Except SLV-E420CP/VC)
VIDEO IN, Phono jack (1)
Input signal : 0.5 –1.5 Vp-p
75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, Phone jack (1)
Input level : –8 dBs
(0 dBs = 0.755 Vrms)
Input impedance : more than
47 kilohoms
J VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety check before releasing the set to the customer :
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK ! ON THE SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAMS AND
IN THE P ARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERA TION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious
signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. GENERAL
Step 1 Setting up the remote commander ..................... 1-1
Step 2 Connecting the VCR .......................................... 1-1
Step 3 Tuning the TV to your VCR............................... 1-1
Step 4 Selecting a language........................................... 1-2
Step 5 Tuning the VCR to TV Channels ....................... 1-2
Step 6 Setting the Clock ................................................ 1-2
This section is extracted from
SLV-E520UX instruction manual.
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7E2-1
SLV-E420CP/VC/E520CP/UX/VC
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
1-1. REMOVAL OF CABINET, MECHANISM UNIT, AND MAIN BOARD
REMOVING THE CABINET PARTS (Fig. 1-1-1 )
1. Remove the cabinet and bottom cover by removing the
four screws 1 and four screws 2 .
2. Pull out the shuttle knob by fingers together with the
button assembly, and remove the front panel by removing the locks of the clamps (A) using a screwdriver. etc.,
and slightly rotating the bottom part in the direction of
the arrow.
Notes: • Electrical adjustments for the this model can be
performed with only the cabinet removed.
• When replacing the bottom cover, do not tighten
the screws 2 too much. Excess tightness may
damage the screw taps on the chassis.
REMOVING THE MECHANISM MAIN UNIT AND
THE CP-1 PWB ASSEMBLV (Fig.1-1-2 and 1-1-3)
After removing the cabinet parts, remove the mechanism
unit and the CP-1 PWB assembly connected as follows.
1. First, remove the red screw 3 of the TB-1 PWB, spread
out lock clamps (B) and (C) in the arrow direction
slightly and remove TM-1 PWB and TM-2 PWB as
shown in Fig. 1-1-2.
1
2. Remove the screw 4 at the back of the chassis.
3. Remove the red screw 5 in the chassis, remove the red
screw 6, and remove the holder in this order.
4. Remove the two screws 7 and two screws 8 of the
mechanism unit. The two screws 8 of the cassette tray
can be removed easily by pushing the tray lock lever in
the arrow direction to remove the lock as shown in the
enlarge view A and by pushing the lid opener lever in
the arrow direction to remove the lock as shown in the
enlarge view B.
5. Lift up the whole mechanism unit and main board (CP-1
PWB assembly), and as shown in Fig. 1-1-3. push the
two lock clamps (D) of the chassis i n the arrow direction so that they can be removed from the chassis.
Front Panel
Clamps (A)
1
Cabinet
1
1
Main Unit
Bottom Cover
Button Assembly
Shuttle Knob
2
2
2
2
Fig. 1-1-1
Tray Lock Lever
TM-2 PWB
3
A
(B)
Terminal Board
8
(C)
(B)
(C)
(C)
(C)
5
(C)
7
(C)
8
4
Holder
6
7
Lid Opener Lever
B
TM-2 PWB
TM-1 PWB
Mechanism Main Unit
TM-1 PWB
Chassis
Cassette Tray
Fig. 1-1-2
VP-1 PWB Assembly
CP-1 PWB Assembly
Clamps (D)
Chassis
Fig. 1-1-3
2-2
1-2. TEMPORARILY SETTING UP AND CONNECTING CP-1 PWB ASSEMBLY
The following is an example of how to place and connect the main board without a jig, when repairing the CP-1 PWB
assembly.
1. Place the mechanism unit and main board up side down
as a whole on a flat surface with the foil side of the main
board facing up.
CP-1 PWB Assembly (Foil side)
2. Operate the unit using the buttons on TM-1 PWB or the
remote control.
Screws
9
Mechanism Main Unit
TM-1 PWB
Cassette Compartment
TM-2 PWB
1-3. INSTALLATION OF THE FRONT PANEL
When installing the front panel to the chassis after repaires and adjustments.
Terminal Board
Fig. 1-1-4
1.Pressing down the door opener lever of the mechanism
main unit.
2. Set the cassette door to half-opened state as shown in
Fig. 1-1-5, and install the front panel to the chassis.
Jutted part of
Cassette Holder
Front Panel
Cassette Door
(Position A)
Note: Opened cassette door position does not install the
front panel to the chassis.
Door Opener Lever
Cassette Door
(Position B)
Fig. 1-1-5
2-3
E
CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION
SLV-E420CP/VC/E520CP/UX/VC
SECTION 3
DIAGRAMS
TM-2 PWB
3 in 1 Tuner
(Tuner / RF Conv.)
TM-1 PWB
VP-1 PWB Assembly
CP-1 PWB Assembly
TM-9 PWB
3-1
SECTION 5
Tape path surface
Video head
Cylinder
(Drum)
ADJUSTMENTS
1. MAINTAINING AND CHECKING THE MECHANISM
SLV-E420CP/VC/E520CP/UX/VC
1-1. REGULAR CHECKS AND
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
To obtain full function and maximum performance from
the set, and to stop it getting dirty or scratched, we
recommend that you carry out the following maintenance
procedures and regular checks. The maintenance checks
described in the following section should also be carried
out without fail after carrying out any repairs to the set.
1-1-1. REGULAR CHECKS
NOTE: OIL AND GREASE
• Always use the specified brands of oil and grease. If you
use a grease with the wrong viscosity, for example, this
can lead to all sorts of problems. Be careful to keep the
oil and grease free of dust and foreign bodies.
• A “drop” of oil is the amount of oil remaining on the tip of
a rod with a diameter of 1.5mm after it is dipped in oil to
a depth of 1cm and then taken out.
Clean CheckOil
Hours of use (H)
Part maintained5001000 15002000 25003000 35004000 45005000Remarks
Tape guide
Tape path
system
ACE head, full erase head
Cylinder (drum)
( )( )( )( )( )( )( )( )( )
The life of parts varies
enormously, depending
on the environment in
which the part is used.
Cleaner roller assembly
Pinch roller
Reel table
DriveReel belt
system
Relay gear, Pulley shaft, Gear shaft
Loading motor
Back tension
Playback tension torque:
30 to 50g/cm
Perform- Brake system
ance
checksFWD, REW, PLAY torque,
REV torque
FWD: 600g/cm or over
REW: 600g/cm or over
PLAY (SP mode):
80 to I 40g/cm
REV: 120 to 220g/cm
1-1-2. CLEANING
1. Cylinder (Drum) (See Fig.1-1-1 )
Moisten a chamois with methyl alcohol and clean the video
head (including the Hi-Fi audio head) and the tape path
surface of the cylinder. Be sure to wipe horizontally in
relation to the video head. If you wipe vertically, or use
excessive force, you can damage the video head.
2. Tape Path System / Reel Drive System
Clean the pinch roller, the capstan shaft, the tape guides,
the FE head, the ACE head, the reel table, the pulley and
the reel belt with a soft cloth, or chamois, moistened with
methyl alcohol.
Fig.1-1-1
5-1
1-2. SERVICE TOOLS
1-2-1. SERVICE TOOLS
NOTES ON ALIGNMENT TAPES
Select a PAL or NTSC alignment tape from the list below, according to the transmission system of the VCR you are
repairing.
PAL: For models with 625 scanning lines and a field frequency of 50Hz
NTSC: For models with 525 scanning lines and a field frequency of 60Hz
No.Tool
NTSCPAL
Remarks
1Alignment tapeVHJ-0005VHJ-0008SP colour bar 1kHz (normal)
2Alignment tapeVHJ-0006VHJ-0009SP monoscope 7kHz (normal)
3Alignment tapeVHJ-0007––––––––EP monoscope
4Alignment tape––––––––VHJ-0052LP monoscope
5Eccentric screw driverVHJ-0003Used to adjust the tape path
Tool No.
6Nut boxVHJ-0048
7Torque dial gaugeVHJ-0004
8Cassette torque meterVHJ-0016
9Load lever assembly height adjustment toolVHJ-0102
10Torque gauge screwdriverVHJ-0014
113 mm dia. bit for torque screwdriverVHJ-0045
Used to adjust the height of the
lever load assembly
Used to measure reel winding
torque
Used to measure back tension
torque
Used to adjust the height of the
load lever assembly
Used to adjust the tightening torque
of screws
Used to replace the bit of the torque
gauge screwdriver
12Video head removing toolVHJ-0041Used to remove the upper cylinder
13OilVHJ-0099
14GreaseVHJ-0100
15GreaseVHJ-0101
16Relay cablesVHJ-0106
Relay cables of mechanism and
CP-1 PWB assembly
VHJ-0005, VHJ-0006, VHJ-0007
No. 1, 2, 3, 4
VHJ-0016
No. 8
VHJ-0041
No. 12
VHJ-0003
VHJ-0102
VHJ-0099
No. 5
No. 9
No. 13
VHJ-0048
VHJ-0014
No. 10No. 11
VHJ-0100, VHJ-0101
No. 14, 15No. 16
VHJ-0004
No. 6No. 7
VHJ-0045
VHJ-0106
Fig.1-2-1
5-2
1-2-2. Using the Relay Cable (VHJ-0106)
The mechanism can be repaired without using the relay
cable (VHJ-0106). As shown in Fig. 1-3-1, the relay cable
(VHJ-0106) is a tool used for relay between the CP-1 PWB
assembly and mechanism unit.
When connecting it, take note of the pin number of the
connector.
NOTE 1: Do not place the mechanism upright as shown
in Fig. 1-3-1 when inserting/ejecting the cassette.
NOTE 2: For NTSC models, be sure to connect the VM-1
PWB assembly and CP-1 PWB assembly.
2. AN OVERVIEW OF THE MECHANISM
CP-1 PWB assembly
VM-1 (VP-1) PWB
assembly
Relay cable:
VHJ-0106
Mechanism unit
Fig. 1-2-2
2-1. NAMES OF THE MAIN PARTS
2-1-1. CASSETTE MECHANISM ASSEMBLY
Stand L
Under frame
Tray lock
spring
Release lever
Lid opener spring
Pinion gear
Door opener
lever
Lock gear
Gear holder
Drive gear
Fig. 2-1-1
5-3
2-1-2. T OPVIEW
Cleaner roller assembly
Cylinder (Drum)
Capstan brake assembly
Cleaner lever
Audio R/P head assembly
(ACE head)
Capstan motor
Cylinder mounting
Guide roller assembly
T incline mounting assembly
Full erase head
S incline mounting assembly
Guide roller assembly
Tape end sensor
BT lever assembly
Tape sensor LED
BT spring
Band brake assembly
Supply reel assembly
S soft lever
EP switch
2-1-3. UNDERSIDE
EP sw lever
T brake assembly
S brake
assembly
S reel gear
T brake act slide
Clutch mounting assembly
T reel gear
Pinch roller lever assembly
Pinch lift cam
Pinch lift mounting
Front rack gear
Opener mounting
Pinch cam gear
Start rack gear
Load lever assembly
Tape top sensor
L guide act lever assembly
T soft brake assembly
Take-up reel assembly
Fig. 2-1-2
Harness mounting
Pinch cam gear
Mode switch (S8001)
Brake control lever
Main cam
Clutch change lever
Crescent slide
Wheel gear 2 Wheel gear 1
Reel belt
Capstan motor
Brake act lever
assembly
Worm gear assembly
Cylinder earth
assembly
Reel pulley
Loading motor assembly
Stator
Rotor
T load gear
S load gear
Crescent mounting
T load lever assembly
S load lever assembly
BT spring lever assembly
MC-1 PWB assembly
S brake act slide
Friction gear assembly
5-4
Fig. 2-1-3
2-2. AN OVERVIEW OF THE MECHANISM MODES
2-2-1 . MECHANISM MODE SWITCHING TABLE
NOTE:
HEX
DATA
6
2
0
7
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
The letters and figures enclosed in circles in the mechanism mode column are the codes on the crescent slide.
Mechanism mode
EJECT E
Distinguished by whether the
EP switch is ON or OFF.
Horizontal shift section.
Vertical shift section.